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HIV/Aids patients at higher risk of cardiac death

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/ May 16, 2012 / Leave a comment

People suffering from HIV/Aids are at much higher risk than the general population of sudden cardiac death, researchers in California have found. In a paper published in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology, two professors at the University of California-San Francisco show incidents of “sudden cardiac death” to be...
Why stress makes you sick

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/ April 5, 2012 / 1 Comment

A new study involving the common cold may help explain why stress, which dampens the immune system, seems to trigger inflammation in many people. That would appear contradictory, because the immune system creates inflammation (for example, the redness around a wound) to help the body heal. But the research suggests that...
Cut down on salt and live longer

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/ March 27, 2012 / Leave a comment

How many teaspoons do you take? Of salt that is. Not even one a day? Think again. Sadly, taking the decision not to add salt to your food is not necessarily enough to reduce your consumption to the recommended daily limit of 1 teaspoon. The reason? Food manufacturers are all too liberal with the use...
Why soda is bad for you

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/ March 20, 2012 / 1 Comment

Love your fizzy drink? Think again. A growing body of research suggests a link between sugary soda consumption and diabetes, hypertension, liver disease, gout and some types of cancer. According to the American Heart Association soft drinks and other sugar-sweetened beverages are the primary source of added sugars in Americans’...
5 ways to think stress away

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/ March 19, 2012 / Leave a comment

Whether it’s money troubles, a difficult boss, a house that constantly needs fixing, or something else, we all encounter situations that cause us stress and can trigger stress-related symptoms, like headaches and heartburn. While you can’t always do a lot to change what’s happening, how you think about stressful events can make them...
Too much red meat may shorten your life

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/ March 14, 2012 / Leave a comment

Eating a lot of red meat may shorten your life, while consuming more fish and poultry may extend it, a new study suggests. Red meat is associated with a higher risk of dying from heart disease, cancer and other causes, the researchers reported. [Note: Ozone therapy reduces the chance of getting heart disease...
To optimise exercise, heed your heart rate

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/ March 6, 2012 / Leave a comment

Whether you’re interested in running a marathon or staving off the chronic diseases of ageing, to reap the rewards of your efforts getting into the zone is essential. Experts say knowing and staying within your heart rate training zone is an easy way to pace the intensity of your workout. “Exercisers need...
Obesity can cost you more than your health

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/ March 2, 2012 / Leave a comment

In South Africa currently approximately 61% of the population is considered overweight or obese. As a result, more than half of the population not only risk developing chronic health conditions such as high blood pressure, diabetes and heart disease, but are also potentially placing themselves under severe financial strain. This...
Second-chance romance might not work

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/ February 27, 2012 / Leave a comment

Contrary to fairy tale-like depictions in movies and books, re-uniting with a former romantic partner is unlikely to make you happy, a new study shows. Couples who break up and get back together – so-called cyclical relationships – are quite common, said study author Amber Vennum, an assistant professor of...
6 tips to get energised by Friday

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/ February 20, 2012 / Leave a comment

If you rely on coffee or cola to make it through the day, it’s time to change up your routine. Sure, you’ll get an instant buzz, but by the time your hands stop shaking, you’ll discover that you’re even more exhausted than before.So put down that mug, step away from the...

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